Silk

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Silk yarns add a touch of luxury to your projects and are great for cool summer knits as well as keeping you warm in winter-the ultimate trans-seasonal yarn! Shop our range of more than 20,000 products and get started on your new artistic journey with yarn. Characteristics Of Silk Yarn Silk yarn, as well as being luxuriously soft, is very durable. You can get 100% silk yarn but it is generally blended with other fibres to add a subtle sheen and durability. Silk yarn can be a little slippery to work with so we recommend using wooden or bamboo needles when working with silk and silk blend yarns. Benefits of Silk Yarn The main feature of silk yarn is its glorious sheen and luxurious feel however the main benefit of silk is the added strength. Silk is often added to more delicate fibres such as mohair and merino to make these yarns easier to work with and care for. Silk fibres can also be added to sock yarns to make them more durable without the need for synthetic fibres to be added. Silk is also great at keeping you cool in summer with its ability to absorb moisture but also keeps you warm in winter with its insulation properties. Silk is also naturally mildew and moth resistant. Uses of Silk Yarn Silk yarns really are a luxury so we recommend them for statement garments and accessories. They can also be used for baby knits as they are soft and comforting against the skin. If you are using 100% silk yarn we recommend sticking to shawls as the yarn is fairly inelastic so getting a good fit can be difficult. Care of Silk Yarn While silk yarn is resistant to pilling, when blended, the delicate other fibres can still pill. Silk is also more fragile when wet so care needs to be taken when washing. Hand wash in a delicate detergent and dry flat to avoid stretching. Dyed silk can also fade much more easily than other fibres so make sure you dry and store your finished items out of direct sunlight. Selecting the right yarn When selecting yarns it's important to be aware all ya